How To Change Gear Cable On Mountain Bike. Watch the entire maintenance playlist here. These will help to ensure that you have fewer dropped chains and reduce the wear and tear on the drivetrain.
Its time to replace your cablesClick here to subscribe to GCN. Replace the crimp on the end of the cable and drip a small amount of bicycle lubricant on the cable where it enters the housings to assist with shifting. Anticipate the terrain and change gears before youll start climbing.
Remove the cable port ShimanoSRAM or cover SRAM at the shifter and remove the inner cable.
These will help to ensure that you have fewer dropped chains and reduce the wear and tear on the drivetrain. I use the end of a small tie-wrap plastic cable tie as they are very thin but a pointy pen top can work too. Then turn it counterclockwise until the gears change. Clean and lube your cables at least once a year.
